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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

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Military Policeman Narrowly Escapes in Wild Car Chase

A man was fined 120 after a prolonged pursuit that began when police spotted a vehicle driven by Timberlake. The chase moved across multiple roads before Timberlake halted the car and denied involvement. Police described the sequence of moves and the near collision as officers pursued.

Minost Lee Cardwell Tamber Timberlake Timbertals Niles Timberluke

Oriental Flu Hits Newport Naval Base

A weakened influenza outbreak at Newport Naval Base triggers government action to consider quarantine measures for surrounding areas. Officials note the illness is the Oriental Flu and that initial steps are being discussed to limit spread.

Newport Naval Base

Lackland Base Probes Open as Training Policy Sparks Dismissal

Astonio Texas reports probes into Lackland Base over training policies. James J. Gardner for Col James Sayrl questions directives that led to Sayrl’s relief from command and reassignment after refusals to back a civilian rink training policy. Airman John S. Williams, 20, faces court martial for allegedly assaulting two trainees.

Ssanion Pores Cotsnes Sale Cane Astonio Tex Whils Foren Fins Co Cher Tuer Ds James J. Gardner Jeiees Sayrl Sey Varvorouph D-Tex Aj Forge Crniep Sayrl Uerbert J. Grille John S. Williams BK. C

Delegates Attend Utilities Meeting in Oklahoma City

Sixty five delegates assemble for the Oklahoma White association accounting section meeting at the Hotel Lawsonian Alix Taylor. Shale Fuel Supply Co directs the one day conference with focus on customer service procedures and office operations. Accounting supervisors from major gas and electric firms participate including Noury of Consolidated Gas and Strahan of Public Service Co.

Oklahoma Whites Association Lotel Public Service Co

Fargo Twister Toll Climbing Claims Ten Lives

A massive tornado tore through Fargo causing extensive destruction. Mayor Hesshot Letstlowte ordered National Guard deployment as 500 homes and multiple institutions were damaged or destroyed. death toll rose with numerous missing and injured residents.

Fargo N. D AP Wircphato

Allies Void Armistice Talk and Red Denunciation in Korea

The record outlines a Senate Finance Committee briefing where Kerr and Humphrey clash over inflation, treasury policy, and wartime economy. They debate prosperity versus shortages and question commodity scarcities and policy responses amid global tensions and domestic pushback.

Western disarmament talks show tentative US stance

London reports detail President Tisenbowyr Tet’s press conference reworking on a suspension of nuclear tests. Stassen signals a first step toward controls but leaves a full halt awaiting broader Western agreement amid Soviet proposals.

London Tere Scdel Tisenbowyr United States Stissen Willie Stassini Presiient Iotsonflower Stassen

City Boy Uses Skill to Earn Tuition for Dance Camp

Gary Cooper, known from the movie Joane, teaches twirling and maneuvering to local youths at 1712 Dearborn. Tuition for the three year old class is $3, providing funds for a summer camp at Western Shale College. The instructor, aged about a year in teaching, rents space in the backyard studio and aims to equip high school bands and aspiring majorettes.

Gary Cooper Gary Dearhart Lis Western Shale College Gannison Cole LYS Mustelin Alan Julish Peri Jessons Melasson Alin Melasson Dearborn

Summer Arrives as Showers Began Across The State

Weather outlook shows humid air and southerly winds with rain likely tonight through the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts showers across Oklahoma Saturday and Sunday, with possible rain Tuesday or Wednesday. Rain totals expected near an inch, with heavier local amounts. Temperatures near 93 on Wednesday, highs in the upper 80s to 90s, and lows around 60. Lake Lawtonka level steady with minor change. reservoir remains 499 feet below the top of the flood gates.

Todas Saturda Aveather Bureau Nveako Oklahoma Wednesey Bos Lawtonka

Justices Study Girard Briefs

The Supreme Court discussed whether GI William Girard should be tried by a Japanese court for a firing range death in which he killed a Japanese woman. Judge McGarraghy ruled he could not be tried in Japan, and the justices weigh potential writs and territory issues.

Washington Supreme Court GI William Girard Millcourt Dian O. Doulas Veinion Uty L.5 Joseph €. McGarraghy Giard Ottawa Mc Garraghy Japan

Medical Group Attacks High Fees in Haoper Case

The American Medical Association faces criticism over fees charged in the Benny Hooper incident. ALA board chair Viamillon notes doctors render a public service and uphold medical tradition, while the AMA contends that not a single physician would have billed for such rescue work, urging disagreement with one action by the doctor involved.

Cincago American Medical Assa Benny Hooper Manneville Noy Edwin Viamillon ALA American Medical Assn Hite American Medical

Atomic Guns May Be Sent To Area Later

United Nations Command accused North Korea of building up military power in violation of the 1953 armistice. The response included possible deployment of atomic bombs and guided missiles closer to Red China and Siberia. North Korean Maj. Gen. Jung took Rok Hew accused the UN of plans to turn South Korea into a base for atomic attack. The U.N. asserted the buildup contravened the armistice and vowed to meet aggression with strength.

Panmunjom U.N Republic of Korea Jung Southerta United States South Korea Red China Siberia C.N. Command Tatler Tokyo United Salians Command Suicid Engi U.S. Marine Corps Homer L. Lilzenberg Military Armier Commission

Missing Quartet Found Near Mount Scott After Hike

Four youngsters from Fletcher were found late Thursday near Mount Scott after separating from a Pic nic group. Jimmy Wasney 16 Oklahoma City Jay Collier 16 Carolyn Toth 11 and Gregory Collier 11 were located with help from local civil defense and a highway patrol shortly after Miss Virginia Collier reported the group had started a search. The missing children had joined a party for a picnic and were located after a night-time search.

Mount Scott Mint Inny Jimmy Wasney Oklahoma City Jay Collier Carolyn Toth Gregory Collier Fletcher Virginia Collier Collier Miss Collier Isy Oth

Ex-Convict Sought For City Burglary

Lawton police seek Sam Ramos an habitual criminal from Oklahoma City for breaking into Smokey's Prescription Shop at 1202 Arlington May 21. A TV set recovered from the Crisman home linked Ramos to the theft, with Crisman’s sister Purmes as contact.

Lawton Badman Oklahoma Cleo Stott Sam Ramos Stout Oklahoma City Warren Crane Tums Smokey Arlington Ramos Crane Johnny West Charles Crismon Crismon Purmes Grady County Col

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